2007 Subaru STI Modified - One Take

[@sonotover]

Interesting choice of shirt for a canyon run down public streets at a spirited pace.

[@TheCuriousNoob]

sonotover Haha true. Probably meant for two cars racing... drivers can get stupid when the competitive cloud starts taking over their mind.

[@WeJustDrive]

sonotover Wouldn't really call this spirited.

[@CUZC0M]

sonotover matt didnt push this car at all like the other videos i bet a million bucks that this guy told matt not to speed and preached about anti street racing. cuz think about it this is the only one he didnt do a flat out pull on

[@mrwick7961]

but hes not racing .....

[@JD_JoyrideTV]

So true about the cops messing with the Japanese cars more than American cars...When I had my 07 STi I got pulled over all the time and so many exhaust tickets, now I have a GT500 and they don't even bother me much.

[@thekinghash]

JD JoyrideTV cause a gt500 is supposed to be loud they'll know if an sti is too loud than it should be

[@HEMi1995]

"Not enough support on the sides of the seats." Well maybe if you weren't as wide as the car. I'm not much for making fun of people but come on dude, it's not the seats that were the problem.

[@sm9496]

LMAO 😂

[@DGRWPF]

Myles Hejmanowski "Well maybe if you weren't as wide as the car." hehe. funniest thing i've read today! lmao! :D

[@shazmaster]

2 years later im still laughing to this lmao

[@cam-TSI-RSTI]

I was gonna say😂😂😂 I love my sti seats but I’m 160 pounds 😂

[@PritchyTurbo2000]

RICKY lol

[@dy3812]

Lmao, two big ass dudes in that tiny subaru.

[@HYPHYDIGITAL]

they got shaq in the back

[@sleepytimemeditation3618]

These cars inspire so much confidence because of the all wheel drive that it's easy to get over confident.

[@bullridermusic2054]

I got to tell you I love your channel, I love Matt's personality and his love for cars overall such an enjoyable channel.

[@snowman2834]

So what exactly is the wing doing in this setup ? The stock wing wasn't big enough? Maybe he eats his meals off it.

[@sidneydean.]

Adrian B Weak jab

[@mrknister95]

Adrian B It's producing downforce.

[@snowman2834]

Mr.Knister let's be honest he isn't going fast enough to produce downforce,at least not more than the stock wing would do.

[@mrknister95]

Yeah, that's right. But it's his car and he can do whatever he wants. Seriously, if I was living in America I'd do the same thing. Laws here in Germany are fucking tight, so we can't put huge spoilers on our cars. So you should be thankful, that you are able to do crazy stuff like this.

[@kylesi2nr]

Probably less drag, but equivalent (probably more) downforce than the stock wing. And I'm sure he also likes the way it looks. I think it's great!

[@philw8573]

Matt, need to get more people on your One Take that actually do their own work. Keep up the good work though, love these!

[@_7.8.6]

By far my favorite incarnation of the STI

[@andylui3333]

All these fat comments.........I thought this video was a car review? Why are we shaming people instead?

[@SkarryTerry]

Because, weight reduction

[@bobbyschafer8517]

Insecure dbags are gonna hate.

[@taylor1212eminem]

Don't expect fat acceptance. Obesity causes disease and heart attack. It's one of the hardest addictions to overcome compared to drugs, because you have to eat to stay alive its easy for people to just never stop eating. It's a mental disorder.

[@trobinson705]

andylui3333 They tougher on the internet.

[@WeJustDrive]

andylui3333 Because being fat is embarrassing

[@flowmassive]

the car is bad ass good job and show some respect no need to bash

[@22laith22]

Count how many times Matt Farah gives him shit for the wing. lol

[@rudedogg6674]

22laith22 big wing to composate his little thing. lol

[@gtr2798]

+Rude Dogg that's a lame one

[@SubaruWRXspdManual]

22laith22 he should give him shit. that wing is ridiculous. it offers zero function below, what, 120 mph? even then it's probably not much.

[@Metalution]

I would love to find out how he achieved the 50/50 weight distribution.

[@iXetsuei]

Metalution there's another driver's seat in the trunk that he sits in normally

[@grahamdowney]

Metalution what he means is 50/50 cross weight. LF to RR and RF to LR.

[@iXetsuei]

Graham Downey And you think this because...? No one ever talks about cross weight when talking about a car's weight distribution. It doesn't matter.

[@grahamdowney]

no one ever talks about cross weight? your wrong. go to any pro or amateur race, track day, auto x, all people are concerned about is perfect balance and getting a 50/50 balance. its hard to change f to r bias and L to r, but getting the cross weights 50/50 is easy on a car weight adjustable coilovers. obviously you don't understand how corner weighting a car works. he mentioned he had his car setup by the guys at west end alignment. these guys specialize in corner weighting and alignments.

[@ronkerjake1]

Metalution There's an option menu on the dash that has little sliders that can adjust horsepower, handling, police difficulty, and weight distribution. He set it to 50/50.

[@illec9589]

I'm going to call bullshit on him having 50/50 weight distribution.

[@grantmanno2210]

LeeMrC espeially with him in the car

[@magguscrow]

Grant Manno its more like 70/30 left/right

[@AardvarkMusic]

+ArkHiver LMAOO!

[@pointblank6]

+illec Exactly what I was thinking, all the weights up front.

[@charybe]

"It's important, when you're out for a drive, to not commit vehicular manslaugther. Murder really ruins your driving experience. Understeer can ruin your driving experience, but not as quickly as murder can." Hollywood writers are paid millions to write quotes like this. Congratulations Matt, you made my day. (and, by the way, thanks A LOT for using 60fps in these stunningly beautiful canyons, it's pure visual nirvana)

[@nayr8453]

Gotta respect how casual Matt is with the owners in these One Takes. No ego at all.

[@DevPack]

that wing definitely adds +13HP.

[@HollyBoni]

The guy probably added the wing because he likes it. Who the fuck are you to say anything about it? It's not your car.

[@userduo]

Those man boobs are negative 58 hp.

[@userduo]

Sent, lemme guess you got a big rack also?

[@DevPack]

Boni Hollóssy umadbro?

[@HollyBoni]

Nope.

[@Mrillsick]

Oh god. Why so many stickers?

[@Adam-dx9qh]

***** Probably because it's his car and he wanted to put stickers on it...

[@DGRWPF]

***** more hp, bruh!

[@MrPunisheer]

***** its 2015 ..u should know already .....FREE HP ..each sticker adds HP and/or downforce =)))))

[@C6SuperchargedZR1]

***** because racecar?!

[@CUZC0M]

C6SuperchargedZR1 race care with only 288hp? must be the slow car division

[@daugbret]

Thanks for all the one-takes Matt, it's one of the best car review series, hands down.

[@Mikikorcz]

That wing.....

[@danedwards6038]

***** Not so much here in LA... there's 1000 other speeding exotics and blind women driving Mercedes SUV's, on their phones, killing people to pull over. This car will blend right in.

[@SideWays8Productions]

Dan Edwards dumb women in Mercedes ML's will be the death of me. I sell cars like that to people like that and their reasons for buying them are almost as cringeworthy as the 6 attempts they make to pull out of our lot.

[@lilmario0]

Mikikorcz Heard it added 50 BHP

[@zscott7186]

I wish people wouldn't ride with you on these reviews I understand its not your car but most of the other people that ride with you just get on my nerves but never the less great vids thanks

[@BlakesGarage]

Its nice seeing all these Subi's on your channel.

[@hkrsescort]

Matt farah is taking this chump for a ride!!!!!! The guy is holding on for dear life. Fair play to Matt, the best canyon run I have watched lmao. An hier of caution followed by sheer terror from the owner, priceless 💎💎💎💎

[@82coxy]

There's an old 96 Impreza WRX STi down the bottom of my street with the 555 rally graphics that Collin Mcrae used on it. The sound it makes is unbelievable, you can here it coming from miles away.

[@insaneturtle33]

Why hate on the guy? He has a nice car and he seems like a nice guy!

[@WorldwideDarts]

He looked nervous. Like "don't beat on my Subaru Matt" lol

[@Kayak56]

288 hp isnt much over stock but the 315 torque i bet transformed the feel of the car.

[@Maxximtl]

The lack of rebound dampening was clearly evident in Sammy's moobie area.

[@psiturbo]

Its insane the comments about his weight, jealousy kills. Envy is the art of counting another's blessing instead of your own.

[@Neffins]

Reminds me of those bikini girl videos where they are taken on a ride in a GTR or a Lambo...Except, well...... you saw the video.

[@subieWRXSTI10]

This comment had me rollin!!! Lmao!

[@acecampano6808]

Enormous Goat LMAO TITTIES!!!!!

[@tailopez5106]

I wish those where bouncer like this one

[@ardizain6849]

No.. you dontt.

[@sieve5]

Tasteful stickers bro. I really like how they're not too big or don't block the view too much. Also nice Subaru.

[@bullsfan2021]

i got a free mod for this guy... WEIGHT REDUCTION lol

[@andrew149714]

LOL😂😂😂

[@gtr2798]

that's fucked up

[@Len_M.]

Hehe. I was thinking a driver mod would be at least a Stage 2 weight reduction.

[@x...CrankyOldMan...x]

great episode guys.... love the car and the road... keep up the good job...

[@seanmcmahon7887]

"Its important when you're out for a drive to not commit vehicular manslaughter" "Understeer can ruin your driving experience but not as quickly as murder can" The best advice you've ever given!

[@GoLdEnSn1pEr24]

Dope video and gorgeous STI 😍

[@cosmic7431]

We're still waiting for the Evo videos ! Haha

[@EVO_SE]

He did mine so wait for that to come out. Warning though there was a lot of rubbing so that kinda sucked didn't have time to setup the suspension.

[@rawkemsawkem3328]

I liking the 'one take' videos. Keep it up!

[@indieguruge]

Nice car dude! Keep up the good work! Enjoy that Subie! I don't wanna hate like so many others in here! Respect ✊🏾 from another enthusiast!

[@louisvv16]

Matt you should disable the comments. People are just obsessing over nonsense rather than focusing on the car.

[@DatBlueHusky]

ive been to cali for a bit and seen maby 2-3 done up subies, here in ontario canada, they are left to right and you guaranteed to see one or 2 modified ones everyday or tons and tons of stock ones

[@someonewhoisntme6163]

Every time Matt is in a Subaru he is totally underwhelmed.

[@BESTNOODLEREVIEWS]

Loving the 60fps.

[@TheForzadrifter]

"I'm running, what is it"? I absolutely despise people that talk like that!

[@ConBroHermano]

Matt. I'd love to see some quantitative data with these one takes. Where you put each car through a battery of tests. 0-60, 1/4 mile, road holding and maybe a lap time of some sort. It would be awesome to look back on who's cars and what mods make the most impact.

[@Mrboombastic936]

its the lettering on the car that ruins this otherwise nicely done vehicle. "Financially mistake" " I fucking got this.".. really?

[@evanmastermind]

+Josh H Subaru owner.

[@npsa--]

+apex128 Ahemmmm exuuuuuuuse me?

[@evanmastermind]

***** Are you triggered?

[@npsa--]

Slightly lol

[@evanmastermind]

***** lol

[@sammyt8492]

I can’t wait to get a subie, so fun in the snow!

[@S13Egg]

That wing is crazy

[@1ChrisNeedsMoney1]

TheSmokingTire Matt I love that you are doing these subaru videos!! More subaru's!!!

[@RumblestripDotNet]

I'm going to put the over/under at 100. That is the line on the commenters, who all must be Calvin Klein underwear models, who have huge billboards in Times Square, making fun of the owner because of his weight.

[@johnypiston]

Rumblestrip.NET Its insane ...never seen the comment section like this before. Are they drawn by these Subies??

[@RumblestripDotNet]

Maybe, don't know, but it's rather sad.

[@aymanbarakat186]

Matts face when the guy said the wing worked immediately was hilarious. Lmao

[@kaceydm]

I would absolutely love to see you guys do a forester from this generation such an awesomely quirky car

[@Prodriver33]

07' STi is the last great subaru impreza made.

[@Beannie654]

Shut up please. People just say that because they can't afford the new sti

[@Prodriver33]

Beannie654 lol, no, I hate the look most of all on the new ones, but the performance is not even close to the feeling of the older models. I have 2 cars that cost more than the new one your theory is very flawed.

[@iXetsuei]

Beannie654 nope. STI's hold their value perfectly. An '07 with the same amount of miles as a '14 will cost the same. New STI's are noticeably softer because the market demanded it, which is why enthusiasts like the pre '08 stuff more.

[@Prodriver33]

iXetsuei too right m8!

[@userduo]

HP of the STi has been the same since how far back when? To me it's the same car. You can change all the looks you want. It's still the same damn car

[@4rct1c9Ic3m4n]

Aside from that fugly spoiler, this car is a gem. No modifications

[@whereisbenzo]

After watching the 2015 STi review Matt did, this seems like the polar opposite. Goes to show little tweaks go a long way.

[@danehill3228]

It seems like Matt is really holding back on this car. He usually pushes the limit a lot more.

[@MediaRCTV]

Awesome! the 60FPS Makes the videos way better!

[@Its40oztoFreedom]

that drive tho looks super fun

[@JerryNeutron]

those seats are baller

[@BarbWaltersMusic]

This makes me miss my old 06 STI

[@fieldstraw25]

Not all Subies (STi's of all gen's specifically) require much steering, JDM versions (SpecC, RA etc.) have much shorter steering rack

[@WTFNoNamesLeft2]

Are we going to see a moderate CT9A EVO in the future? You've tested so many cars I've owned in the past. Love to see you get some refresher seat time in a nicely done VIII or IX. Too bad I'm on the wrong coast.

[@LuxLazar]

Are you required to be husky to be on this? I'm husky...

[@jkflorida]

MAAAAAD!

[@canadmos]

Sweet car, even if that wing is a little obnoxious. But obnoxious isn't bad.... Question about seats like these. Do they bolt up to the stock rails, still allowing adjustment and whatnot?

[@MRACPDCarReviews]

Gratz on 400k

[@FronkG]

I bet its 50/50 weight distribution without anyone IN the car, or else..

[@darios9797]

Frankie G and i bet the 50/50 distribution was ruined by that wing, at least at high speeds.

[@FronkG]

George Washingturnt yh most likely

[@Amandyke]

Frankie G 50/50 weight distribution is impossible on a subaru unless he's added over 300lbs of ballast in the rear of the car to overcome the 60/40 weight distribution on the sedan.

[@hamdini05]

George Washingturnt You clearly don't understand weight distribution. Its in reference to inertial weight. Which the downforce doesn't contribute to.

[@darios9797]

Conrad Nark yes it does, at high speeds that wing is going to do exactly that, it adds weight to the rear of the car affecting the weight distribution when cornering at high speeds.

[@geardo7518]

...I wonder why the car felt so planted.

[@Sam-vs5kg]

GearDO plus 500 pounds

[@greezay]

oh i don't know about the vehicular manslaughter vs understeer. lol! good times mr. farah, good times!

[@Themayseffect]

most subaru's feel good when your driving within a limit. Its when you start to push it that extra bit, where it becomes a burden. Some guy completely understeered in front of me at the base of Angelest Crest a couple weeks ago, and we weren't even going 60 around a long bend. Dude almost ate the guard rails but he managed to save it when it got on the dirt :D (kudos). That steering rack and odd suspension rake probably didn't help him. but jeez. I'd never trust a Subura for road/track driving. And if the guy who was driving that car is reading this. NOTE- Late apex, and dont cut the inside lane- on a decreasing radius turn... :).

[@monkeypainter808]

I own a Subaru and agree. They feel great till you approach 8/10ths then their weight bias and suspension design start showing.

[@5taytuned550]

monkeypainter808 14 subaru wrx owner..heavy oversteer when approaching 80 90mph in the mountains on stock suspension, correctable with the right tire and suspension setup.

[@ConBroHermano]

Sounds inexperienced. And sounds like the car was stock suspension wise. Nothing a little lift off oversteer can't help.

[@Themayseffect]

ConBroHermano He did lift, and that's when it started to understeer. Considering how loud the car was, i can practically pin point how much gas he was/wasn't giving. The suspension was forsure aftermarket considering how low it was sitting. Biggest problem was he cut the corner before the decreasing portion of the turn and shot wide...then he lifted off throttle and braked to late, causing it to understeer even more. Happy tank slapper at the end right in front of me.

[@danedwards6038]

Themayseffect Well none of that has anything to do with it be a Subaru. It sounds like a guy who didn't know how to drive then setup a car for performance driving... so yeah... that's going to work =)

[@christopherbarger9182]

*goes through tunnel *doesn't WOT

[@dannyjr7997]

Christopher Barger Yeah what a dick bro.

[@allancastle7084]

You should see my 06 sti it's a beast! You would fall in love with it!

[@Zcypot]

288WHP is pretty good for almost no mods on the car. Shit my car is pushing 260ish on the dynopack, you guys do the math to compare to other dynos, and it feels so good! I plan to do downpipe and other few mods like blow off valve, I heard that helps with boost creep, better TMIC. MAYBE FMIC but illegal in CA, and other small supporting mods that will allow me to eventually put a slitghty bigger twin scroll turbo. That should put me around 300whp.

[@jshaw6600]

Zcypot You don't need a BOV, at all (also illegal in CA)... Doesn't help with boost creep. You port the wastegate, or get an external wastegate to get rid of boost creep.

[@arleyki]

jshaw6600 BOV> FTP

[@jshaw6600]

Russell Tyrone Jones Idk what FTP is...

[@R0CKSTAR023]

I wish I could find an STI from this generation that isn't modified since I like to do everything myself. The Hawkeye is definitely my favorite, but I also like the third gen hatch even though it doesn't look quite as good as these.

[@rale1995]

"Good morning every bunny"

[@mchammerp]

hey matt whats going on with your mustang ? their ever gonna be a second part to it ?

[@Plane_For_All_To_See]

Finally someone that makes Matt look slim. Buy the way loose that ridiculous rear spoiler.

[@polipochilegge]

i like the wing actually, its also functional

[@KirubhaPerumalsamy]

I wish Florida had roads like this

[@leightongoard]

It was a very nice car, not the loudest for sure especially after Shayne and I showed up hahaha

[@Fireblaze15]

Needs smaller corners to see how fast the cornering speeds are. Get this one on the track man. XD. Would love to see it in action.

[@alexp3889]

it gets better! This is my favorite episode! The loose seat..... LMFAO!!! Oh God!! That poor seat has definitely seen better days before the new ownership. hahahahaha

[@RGHTBrainDesignDrive]

That suspension could really use some work... Matt, exceedingly nice on these One Takes. ;)

[@arturas.92]

I Need these matte glasses

[@Statimtek]

“ I imagine it would slower at higher speeds like over a hundred or so” ‘ Oh, I’de never do that” Wink wink

[@eriatarka1983]

"I FUCKING GOT THIS" I love that sticker.

[@shivam220]

Hey Matt, How do u think the hawkeye sti is compared to the new STI ? performance, ride quality etc?

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

LMFAO! "How much of the work did you do yourself"? "well, not really, uh.." "OH HEY, A TUNNEL"!

[@sbsbsb69]

Did you compare moobs afterwards??

[@LeeFerikson]

that wing is hot af

[@maverick2242]

Guys enough of the hate, give feedback that’s relevant to the car and maybe these guys information at best, but come on, everyone is different and want different things in they’re car, based on wants, needs and budget, hating just shows how sad you are jealous and really just need a life. Anyways nice car dude, the Hawkeye is one if not my fav body front end, though the Prodrive 22B STI will always be for me the best and the benchmark STI, like the Tommi Mäkinen EVO6 is to the EVO line. Another point I hear allot is people or reviewers always refer to the steering of Subys esp the WRX and STI, some of this maybe true and not saying, I am not can’t be improved as I know some mods have done this especially for a daily driver or road handling, but the 22b certainly from my experience didn’t suffer this and maybe it’s because I have had so many Subaru’s and variants from DLs , Omegas, Legacy’s, GTs, GTbs, Oubacks and Imprezza’s Sport, WRXs, STI, but this is essentially based of a Rally car and each gen is more and more tweaked for road going differs, unlike the 22B and earlier models which were essentially Rally car spec tuned for the road, I ask this go test drive a real Rally car and then comment on the steering of the STI, because and just my opinion based on my experience you are comparing this more street or road orientated performance cars, this maybe more that now as to meet consumers who really are street oriented but reality is it’s DNA and Subaru’s philosophy of cross pollination of models parts and improvement over revolution each year is why it has that Rally DNA, also it’s AWD it will be different to others as well as it’s chassis and engine due to its boxer configuration, nothing else will feel that way compared to an in,one it’s one of the many reasons Suby owners love them. Just my pov. Again sweet car, love the vid cheers.

[@axshunjaxon4561]

"What is it?....."

[@Zillamp3z]

sick subie!

[@TheYellowSchoolBusDude]

Mmmmm Hawkeyes are my favorite!

[@toothpik00]

A set of Disc Brakes Australia on a car in America?! That's pretty awesome :)

[@alexwu8077]

It's funny because DBA products are now made in China. It's kind of shitty but that's cost cutting for ya.

[@MotoErgoSum]

The steering input had more to do with the steering ratio. They've tightened that up in the most recent STI. My BRZ steers worlds better than my old 05 STI. I don't get the obsession with hydraulic steering. It's not all that great. I liked the 04/05 USDM front end better than the 06/07. LOL - "Murder really ruins your driving experience."

[@piercestolle7614]

You should do a flyby in your reviews

[@stevenhage97]

Is he taller than you, or are you sitting way lower than him?

[@CompleteSyfer]

I like how he has an anti street racing t shirt but has a Valentine V1 radar

[@ABN6291]

So it's a dead stock Subaru that's riced out?

[@eurosonly]

my question is why get rid of the stock spoiler and put that thing on? should of asked the owner that because im real curious now